Social Media Copywriter (Contract)
About The Position
Future Caucus is seeking a Social Media Copywriter for a 6-month contract position, approximately 20 hours per week, with the possibility of renewal. The role involves creating polished, on-brand social media copy to amplify the organization's content across platforms like X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Responsibilities include writing captions for video content, identifying shareable clips from longer videos, drafting posts to promote earned media and events, and potentially contributing to the organization's newsletter. The ideal candidate is an experienced, versatile copywriter with a strong portfolio, the ability to adapt to an organization's voice, and a working knowledge of U.S. politics. This is a remote, independent contractor position.
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional copywriting experience, ideally including social media copy for organizations, campaigns, or brands
- A strong portfolio demonstrating versatility — you've successfully written in multiple organizational voices and can point to examples
- A track record of producing clean, publication-ready copy that requires minimal editing
- Excellent command of major style guides, with an emphasis on AP style
- Genuine interest in and working knowledge of U.S. politics at the federal and/or state level
- Self-directed and highly organized: you manage your own workload, hit deadlines without prompting, and communicate proactively
Nice To Haves
- Experience with brand or voice development is a strong plus
- Passion for bipartisan cooperation and cross-partisan dialogue
Responsibilities
- Write social media captions for Future Caucus video content across X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, in alignment with the organization's brand voice and content calendar
- Review long-form video content to identify short clips for social media
- Draft social media posts promoting Future Caucus' earned media coverage
- Contribute copy to the organization's newsletter as needed
- Participate in voice-development exercises with the communications team to help refine and codify Future Caucus' brand voice
- Ensure all copy adheres to AP style and Future Caucus style and brand guidelines
- Coordinate with the Senior Manager, Digital Content on priorities, deadlines, and revisions; be generally available during core hours (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET)
- Perform other related duties as needed
Benefits
- This is an independent contractor position; the contractor is responsible for their own taxes and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
